Crime Rate in Enfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Enfield

The total recorded crimes in Enfield, UK in February 2026 are around 2,978 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Enfield crime rate of 9.02 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Enfield, encompassing approximately 329,985 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (853) incidents (0.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (559) incidents (12.02% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (275) incidents (-6.46% decrease)
Enfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Dearsley Road with total crimes: 58
  • Albany Road with total crimes: 25
  • Pinkham Way North Circular Road with total crimes: 24

Enfield Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Enfield?

To understand the safety of Enfield, we need to analyze Enfield crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Enfield has recorded 22,077 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 66.90 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 264 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 38,814 crimes with a crime rate of 117.62, ranking it 73 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Enfield reported a higher crime volume than the Outer London average, with 22,077 crimes compared to 16,705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Enfield recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Enfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Outer London average, with 38,814 crimes compared to 28,746. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Enfield recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Enfield is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Enfield has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Enfield Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Enfield has recorded 2,978 crimes with crime rate of 9.02 ranking 64th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Enfield crimes were 22,077. The crime rate of Enfield in 2024 was 66.90 (year) or 5.58 (month) ranking it 264 danzarous in the UK. Enfield ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Enfield were around 38,814 crimes with yearly crime rate of 117.62 (year) or 9.80 (month) ranking 73 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Enfield ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Enfield

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,774 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,266 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,105 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,494 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,269 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,253 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,193 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,100 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering1,879 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,287 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,819 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,272 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,415 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon3,532 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,435 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,642 519,510 432,543 5
Hillingdon3,158 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,312 124,651 240,527 1

Enfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 853 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 559 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (852 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (499 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 779 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 603 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (799 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (680 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (872 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (684 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (769 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (642 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (721 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (698 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 911 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 836 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (872 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (746 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (813 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (777 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (737 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (672 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (780 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (687 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 647 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 506 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1127 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 86.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202666
January 202668
December 202582
November 202582
October 202575
September 202591
August 202588
July 202587
June 2025108
May 2025100
April 2025101
March 202587
February 202592

A total of 1546 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 118.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026104
January 2026103
December 2025112
November 2025144
October 202599
September 202587
August 202589
July 2025120
June 2025111
May 2025141
April 2025145
March 2025146
February 2025145

A total of 4082 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 314.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 379 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026275
January 2026294
December 2025279
November 2025339
October 2025379
September 2025371
August 2025254
July 2025326
June 2025268
May 2025299
April 2025316
March 2025351
February 2025331

A total of 8648 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 665.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 836 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026559
January 2026499
December 2025603
November 2025680
October 2025684
September 2025642
August 2025721
July 2025836
June 2025746
May 2025813
April 2025672
March 2025687
February 2025506

A total of 1978 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 152.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 199 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026142
January 2026151
December 2025168
November 2025168
October 2025199
September 2025153
August 2025156
July 2025190
June 2025176
May 20255
April 2025177
March 2025153
February 2025140

A total of 2189 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 168.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026148
January 2026180
December 2025145
November 2025151
October 2025158
September 2025181
August 2025175
July 2025180
June 2025185
May 2025232
April 2025175
March 2025145
February 2025134

A total of 573 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202649
January 202657
December 202536
November 202545
October 202540
September 202540
August 202545
July 202538
June 202546
May 202553
April 202536
March 202551
February 202537

A total of 246 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202621
December 202514
November 202513
October 202517
September 202524
August 202524
July 202520
June 202520
May 202520
April 202522
March 202518
February 202514

A total of 1808 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 139.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026147
January 202699
December 2025141
November 2025143
October 2025138
September 2025139
August 2025146
July 2025183
June 2025177
May 2025142
April 2025115
March 2025124
February 2025114

A total of 3000 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 230.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 282 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026175
January 2026211
December 2025209
November 2025161
October 2025198
September 2025249
August 2025275
July 2025264
June 2025254
May 2025243
April 2025221
March 2025258
February 2025282

A total of 2884 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 221.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 269 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026215
January 2026214
December 2025242
November 2025213
October 2025262
September 2025217
August 2025194
July 2025269
June 2025223
May 2025217
April 2025188
March 2025228
February 2025202

A total of 2160 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 166.15 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026211
January 2026224
December 2025186
November 2025197
October 2025173
September 2025181
August 2025171
July 2025104
June 2025117
May 2025140
April 2025128
March 2025155
February 2025173

A total of 198 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202610
December 202512
November 20259
October 202522
September 202518
August 202521
July 202519
June 202517
May 202516
April 202517
March 202513
February 20259

A total of 10346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 795.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 911 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026853
January 2026852
December 2025779
November 2025799
October 2025872
September 2025769
August 2025698
July 2025911
June 2025872
May 2025777
April 2025737
March 2025780
February 2025647

High Crime Locations Enfield in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Enfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Dearsley Road (Map)
Total58
Shoplifting49
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery1
Other crime1
2. Albany Road (Map)
Total25
Theft from the person9
Shoplifting5
Other theft5
Robbery4
Vehicle crime2
3. Pinkham Way North Circular Road (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting24
4. Bridport Road (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft4
Vehicle crime2
Public order2
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery3
6. Silvermere Drive (Map)
Total16
Theft from the person7
Robbery3
Other theft3
Burglary3

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